| hi ian
You need to get your boat coded. the MCA will tell you how to organise this in your area but it is quite strict covering all aspects of the boat. motors, electronics, vhf (and licence), hull, fire precautions, liferafts/lifejackets (bcds dont count), etc etc etc ad nauseaum.
You will also need commercial passenger vessel insurance and a skippers ticket yourself (RYA Yachtmaster or Boatmans licence)
Its not a short ....or cheap process to start and can cost upwards of £1500 per annum to maintain.
All this if you are going to carry passengersfor fare or reward.
Otherwise get yourself a boathandlers ticket from the RYA or similar and stick to you and your mates! |